Ghana’s national women’s rugby sevens team, affectionately known as The Eagles, has departed for Nairobi, Kenya to participate in the highly anticipated 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup.
The team, comprising 12 players and six officials, arrived safely in Nairobi and is ready to take on the best teams in Africa.
The stage is set for the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens (RAW7s)! Get ready for thrilling action as the teams battle for glory.
The tournament, scheduled for November 15-16 at the RFUEA Grounds, will feature 12 national teams vying for continental glory. The Eagles will be up against tough opponents in Pool B, facing host nation Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire in the group stages.
Day 1 Fixtures:
– Ghana vs Côte d’Ivoire – 9:44 AM (EAT)
– Ghana vs Kenya – 4:06 PM (EAT)
This year’s edition is not just about continental pride; it also serves as the official African qualifier for the 2026 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, a crucial pathway to the global elite. The Ghana Eagles’ steady rise in African women’s rugby is a testament to the team’s growing discipline, resilience, and ambition.
The team is accompanied by Ghana Rugby Football Union President, Ms. Rafatu Inusah, who is confident in the team’s abilities to make a mark in the tournament. Let’s support The Eagles as they take on the continent.
Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of The Accra Daily Mail, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.
